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Grandidierite and Simpsonite Physical Properties


Simpsonite and Grandidierite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.85-3.00   
Not Available   

Fracture
Brittle, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven   
ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
Perfect   
None   

Mohs Hardness
7.5   
7-7.5   

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)Al 3(BO 4)(SiO 4)OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   
Al 4(Ta,Nb) 3(O,OH,F) 14Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Grandidierite and Simpsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Grandidierite and Simpsonite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Grandidierite and Simpsonite chemical formula.

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Grandidierite and Simpsonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Grandidierite and Simpsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Grandidierite and Simpsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Grandidierite is Not Available whereas that of Simpsonite is Not Available.

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